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Rory McIlroy Leads Players Championship as Storm Halts Final Round

Play at TPC Sawgrass is suspended due to lightning, with McIlroy holding a one-shot lead after a strong start to the final round.

McIlroy held a one shot lead before play was supended.
Fans walk near the clubhouse during the final round of The Players Championship golf tournament Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
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Overview

  • Rory McIlroy sits at 12-under-par, leading the Players Championship by one stroke over J.J. Spaun as the final round is paused due to approaching lightning.
  • McIlroy surged into the lead with three birdies and an eagle through 11 holes, recovering from a four-shot deficit at the start of the day.
  • Americans Tom Hoge, Akshay Bhatia, and Danny Walker are tied for third at 10-under-par, with Hoge having a birdie opportunity when play resumes.
  • The suspension came as McIlroy was in the 12th fairway, and Spaun was in a greenside bunker at the 11th hole, battling challenging weather conditions.
  • McIlroy, a former Players champion in 2019, is seeking his 28th career PGA Tour title and his second victory of the season following his win at Pebble Beach.